Netanyahu disciplines Israeli minister who voiced openness to hypothetical nuclear option in Gaza

By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disciplined on Sunday a junior member of his cabinet who appeared to voice openness to the idea of Israel carrying out a nuclear strike on Gaza, where the war with Hamas militants is inflicting a spiralling Palestinian civilian toll. Netanyahu’s office said in a statement … Read more

New Zealand election: Christopher Luxon signals openness to China

Comment on this storyComment CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — As an ambitious executive in Chicago, Christopher Luxon marketed deodorant to American men with a Super Bowl spot that mocked “wusses” and “mama’s boys.” A decade later, as the boss of Air New Zealand, he aimed to crack the Chinese market with cheap flights, easier visas and … Read more

Customized test benchmarks and openness crucial as generative AI models evolve

Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images As generative artificial intelligence (AI) models continue to evolve, industry collaboration and customized test benchmarks will be crucial amid organizations’ efforts to establish the right fit for their business.  This effort will be necessary as enterprises seek out large language models (LLMs) trained on data specific to their verticals, and as countries look to … Read more

Pope Francis signals openness to blessings for gay couples ahead of synod

Updated October 2, 2023 at 4:54 p.m. EDT|Published October 2, 2023 at 3:37 p.m. EDT German priests and counselors bless same-sex couples in front of the Cologne Cathedral on Sept. 20. (Felix von der Osten/For The Washington Post)Comment on this storyComment COLOGNE, Germany — In the shadow of Cologne’s gothic Cathedral, the St. Stephan’s Youth … Read more